Wisconsin AB1027: An Act Relating to: requiring information relating to the food stamp program to be compiled and provided to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (FE)

What the bill says

An Act to amend 49.79 (1) (am) 2., 49.79 (1) (am) 6. and 49.79 (1) (ap) 4. and 5.; to create 49.79 (13) and 49.79 (14) of the statutes; relating to: requiring information relating to the food stamp program to be compiled and provided to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and food stamp program work requirements, eligibility requirements, and administration.

From the enrolled text, March 20, 2026:

An Act to amend 49.79 (1) (am) 2., 49.79 (1) (am) 6. and 49.79 (1) (ap) 4. and 5.; to create 49.79 (13) and 49.79 (14) of the statutes; relating to: requiring information relating to the food stamp program to be compiled and provided to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and food stamp program work requirements, eligibility requirements, and administration. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: AB1027,1Section 1. 49.79 (1) (am) 2. of the statutes is amended to read: 49.79 (1) (am) 2. Fifty Sixty-five years of age or older. AB1027,2Section 2. 49.79 (1) (am) 6. of the statutes is amended to read: 49.79 (1) (am) 6. Exempt from the work requirement under the food stamp program, as described in 7 CFR 273.24 (c) (5) 7 USC 2015 (o) (3). AB1027,3Section 3. 49.79 (1) (ap) 4. and 5. of the statutes are amended to read: 49.79 (1) (ap) 4. A parent of a household member who is younger than 18 14 years old, even if the household member who is younger than 18 14 years old is not eligible for food stamps. 5. Residing in a household that includes a household member who is younger than 18 14 years old, even if the household member who is younger than 18 …

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Sponsors

• Gustafson, Nate (R, HD-055) · primary sponsor
• O'Connor, Jerry (R, HD-060)
• Maxey, Dave (R, HD-083)
• Gundrum, Rick (R, HD-058)
• Born, Mark (R, HD-037)
• Piwowarczyk, Jim (R, HD-098)
• Sortwell, Shae (R, HD-002)
• Penterman, William (R, HD-038)
• Jacobson, Brent (R, HD-087)
• Kreibich, Rob (R, HD-028)
• Knodl, Daniel (R, HD-024)
• Goeben, Joy (R, HD-005)

Latest actions

1. May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
2. May 12, 2026: Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
3. April 8, 2026: Report vetoed by the Governor on 4-8-2026
4. April 2, 2026: Presented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
5. March 20, 2026: Report correctly enrolled on 3-20-2026
6. March 20, 2026: LRB correction ( Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 )
7. March 18, 2026: Received from Senate concurred in
8. March 17, 2026: Ordered immediately messaged
9. March 17, 2026: Read a third time and concurred in
10. March 17, 2026: Rules suspended to give bill its third reading

Votes

• Vote on AB1027 (March 17, 2026): 18 yea, 15 nay, passed
• PASSAGE (February 20, 2026): 54 yea, 39 nay, passed

Common questions

What is AB1027?

AB1027 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act Relating to: requiring information relating to the food stamp program to be compiled and provided to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (FE).

What does AB1027 do?

In its own words: An Act to amend 49.79 (1) (am) 2., 49.79 (1) (am) 6. and 49.79 (1) (ap) 4. and 5.; to create 49.79 (13) and 49.79 (14) of the statutes; relating to: requiring information relating to the food stamp program to be compiled and provided to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and food stamp program work requirements, eligibility requirements, and administration.

What is the status of AB1027?

Vetoed as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (May 13, 2026).

Who sponsored AB1027?

Gustafson, Nate (R, HD-055), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for AB1027?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab1027